Beijing’s latest push in electric mobility signals a game-changer for global markets. The inter-ministerial joint conference on energy-saving and new energy vehicles wrapped up its 2026 annual meeting in Peiching, unveiling priorities that could reshape transportation.
Officials from the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology called for greater control over industrial and supply chains. Key targets include unprecedented advances in all-solid-state batteries—offering superior energy density—and high-level autonomous driving for safer, smarter roads.
The past five years under the 14th Five-Year Plan were transformative. New energy vehicle sales surged 3.6 times, battery costs plummeted 30%, service life jumped 40%, and charging efficiency soared more than threefold. These gains have amplified China’s competitive dominance worldwide.
Entering 2026, the dawn of the 15th Five-Year Plan, intelligent and connected vehicle industries demand robust partnerships and enhanced measures. The emphasis is on premium development to navigate complexities and harness emerging potentials.
Attendees underscored the synergy between policy, innovation, and execution. China’s holistic approach promises not just technological leaps but a sustainable blueprint for the EV era, influencing markets far beyond its borders.